Fact check: Is China using TikTok to ‘dumb down’ European children?
Macron recently claimed that China offers its children a more educational version of TikTok, while the version available in Europe is designed, in his view, to dull the minds of…
Alcohol consumption: Who are the heaviest drinkers in the EU?
Most EU countries drank less between 2013 and 2023, but Portugal, Spain and Romania bucked the trend, with per-capita alcohol use climbing by two litres or more. Read More
German municipal worker and wife arrested for theft of more than €1 million from parking meters
In southern Germany, a municipal employee and his wife are suspected of diverting large sums of money from parking ticket machines over a long period. Read More
James Cameron says Netflix films shouldn’t qualify for Oscars
Oscar winner James Cameron says that only films made for a theatrical release should be eligible for Academy Awards, excluding movies released primarily on streaming platforms like Netflix. Read More
European Parliament agrees to dilute and postpone EU deforestation rules
The Parliament’s right-wing majority has secured a one-year pause in the application of new regulations meant to protect vulnerable woodland. Read More
Children in Gaza find peace in music lessons
Gaza music teacher Ahmed Abu Amsha helps children in Deir Al Balah find calm through simple lessons in guitar, violin and drums inside a crowded camp. Read more at Read…
Family of five rescued from roof amid severe flooding in Hat Yai, Thailand
A family of five was rescued from the roof of their flooded home in Hat Yai, Thailand, as the city faced severe flooding. Drone footage captured the event. Read more…
France’s top court upholds ex-President Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing
This decision is another blow to the former president’s reputation and legacy, just two weeks after his release from prison pending an appeal in another campaign financing case. Read more…
Tourist tax to be introduced across England. Here’s what it means for travellers
A new proposal would allow tourist taxes on overnight stays in the UK, bringing English cities in line with others across Europe. Read More
Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex
A fire in a Hong Kong residential complex killed 13 people and injured 15 others. The blaze rapidly spread through bamboo scaffolding, leading to the evacuation of 700 residents. Read…